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POPSPraying May Increase Brain Power The concept of neurotheology presents an interesting take on the conventional belief that science and religion are opposites, housed in entirely different segments of the human mind and soul. Newberg’s studies show that there’s no specific area of the brain that responds to spiritual stimulation. Rather, “religious experiences fire neurons in several different parts of the brain, just like other events do.”
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POPSWhat I Believe We believe obedience is a fine quality in dogs and young children, but not in adults. Like America's right-wingers, we believe in individual responsibility, hard work to get ahead, and stern punishment for serious crimes. We believe big government should not be blindly trusted. But unlike most right-wing leaders, we mean it. Like America's left-wingers, we believe in equal treatment under law, war as a last (not first) resort, and sensible stewardship of natural resources. We believe big business should not be blindly trusted. But unlike most left-wing leaders, we mean it. Like libertarians, we believe it's wrong and reprehensible to arrest people for what they think, believe, look like, wear, eat, smoke, drink, inhale, inject, or otherwise do to themselves. But unlike many libertarians, we're not obsessed with the gold standard, we don't believe incorporation is humanity's highest achievement, and we don't believe everything in life comes down to dollars and cents
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POPSBeing, Consciousness and Everything The World is as It is, .... and the world is as you see it. As the limited self, we appear to be localized co-creators subject to imperfection and death. As the Self, we are eternally coincident with the Original Base. In Reality, we are that Supreme Being. I am That, you are That, all of this is That, there is nothing but That ...... Natural Great Perfection. Why are we here? How did we get here? Where are we going? I am always on the hunt for the union of religion, philosophy and science and this article was great read if you're into stuff like that. :)
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POPSBeer Versus Religion Jesus was crucified for our sins — beer is just pasteurized. Jesus is free; beer starts at $2.50 a six-pack. Holy water doesn't affect your sense of balance. You don't have to worry about getting religion stains on your clothes. Jesus is who you need in emergencies — beer is only useful when you find a burning bush. http://s143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/thisnamecantbetaken/?action=view¤t=2008-05-10-Picnic059Small.jpg
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POPSChildren of the Corn Hopefully the "children of the corn" will be kept out of the White House. America, and the world, deserves better. Now go VOTE and defeat those nasty little ankle-biters! .:lol:
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POPSWhat Would It Take To Prove You Wrong? This is a powerful question to ask yourself when examining your beliefs. Doing so honestly, will make you a clearer and deeper thinker. It can be the difference between a person who simply revels in wishful thinking, and a heroic seeker of truth. Take a deep look into your own belief systems, and ask yourself what evidence it would take to convince you they were wrong. It's an uncomfortable exercise, but an important one.
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POPSMilitia Ex-leader Confesses To Child Sacrifice The evil mankind is capable of, never ceases to appal and sicken me. I cannot imagine what superstitious nonsense one has to tell oneself, to think ANY kind of murder, in the name of ANY religion or for ANY political agenda, is okay. Especially the murder of children. :(
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POPSAudio Bible Online You don't have to read the Bible, have someone read it to you! The guy reading aloud has a pretty nice voice too. And so I say unto thee: What can beat hearing the "Word of the Lord" AND being able to clip at the same time? :p
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POPS30 days : Muslims and America How much do we know about the Muslim faith? What's it like to be a Muslim in America? Can a Christian be open to the Muslim faith, yet still stay true to his own? This movie gives a peek inside a Muslim family.
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POPSYou Reap What You Sow What you think you create, energy is never lost only transformed etc. Even quantum physics seems to suggest there is some sort of karma. What exactly IS karma, if it exists at all? Divine retribution / reward of sorts, or just actions / reactions? Hmm...
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POPSBeyond Belief Science, religion, reason and survival. Go to the site to watch the videos. It's bit dry, but great food for thought if you can stay awake through it. .:)
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POPSBeyond Intractability A free knowledge base on more constructive approaches to destructive conflict. In today's world of wars, some knowledge and understanding of how and why conflicts arise, and what we can do to solve them etc, can only be helpful. LOTS more at the site for all aspiring "peacemakers". .;)
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POPSOrthopraxy over Orthodoxy Beliefs lead to behaviors, behaviors create habits, and habits shape character. Drudging around endlessly through chapters and verses of the Bible (or the Koran), has never been one my most favourite thing to do. (Sorry! I find it long-winded and boring! *LOL*) I don't think getting lost in the details or analysing and interpreting holy writings to death, will get me any nearer the "truth". To me, it's the overall message that matters and that should be the same, no matter what religion (or not) one chooses to follow. Love thy neighbour, do unto others, love don't hate and do the right thing. That's pretty much my *religion* and the long and short of it all I reckon and it works whether you are an atheist or a believer. One size fits all. .:)
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